Elevation
Lawton elevation and altitude
Lawton, Oklahoma is 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. Elevation and altitude mean the same thing here: the height of the city above the sea.
What 1,112 feet means in Lawton
Among the 689 cities on this site, Lawton is higher than most. At 1,112 ft the thinner air is not something most people notice day to day.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Lawton a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 28.74 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Lawton.
Cooking. Water boils at about 210 °F (98.9 °C) here, almost the same as at sea level. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact height where you are standing, use What is my elevation? or What is my altitude?
Elevation of places near Lawton
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls, TX | 948 | 289 | 48 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,201 | 366 | 77 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | 653 | 199 | 144 mi |
| Plano, TX | 666 | 203 | 147 mi |
| Arlington, TX | 604 | 184 | 149 mi |
| Dallas, TX | 420 | 128 | 156 mi |
| Abilene, TX | 1,719 | 524 | 168 mi |
| Tulsa, OK | 722 | 220 | 172 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation or altitude of Lawton?
Lawton, Oklahoma is about 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Lawton because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 1,112 ft is about 28.74 inHg (973 hPa), 96% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 96% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Lawton.
At what temperature does water boil in Lawton?
About 210 °F (98.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.